Risk Category Standard - Product Transportation

• Site conducted

  Select

• Conducted on

  Date

• Prepared by

• Location
  Address

Responsibilities

• Who is the Risk Owner of this risk category?

  Yes

  No

• Who is the Control Owner of the risk category?

  Yes

  No

• Who is the Risk Executer of this risk category?

  Yes

  No

• Who is the Task Executers of this risk category?

  Yes

  No

Competencies

• Is the Risk Owner trained and competent to manage this risk category?

  Yes

  No

• Is the Risk Control Owner trained and competent to manage this risk category?

  Yes

  No

• Are the Risk Exacters trained and competent to manage this risk category?

  Yes

  No

• Are the Task Executers trained and competent to manage this risk category?

  Yes

  No

Appointments

• Is the Risk Owner appointed to conduct his/her duties? (Motor Fleet Officer, route planner....)

  Yes

  No

• Is the Risk Control Owner appointed to conduct his/her duties? (Motor Fleet Officer, route planner....)

  Yes

  No

Risk Management Requirements

• Enable and conduct the respective risk assessments for the task (IBRA, PTRA) to specify the risks and precautions to be in place for the task.

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Maintenance is essential for all modes of road transport e.g. vehicles and trailers to ensure it is roadworthy.

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Implement and adhere to a journey management plan, this includes a route risk assessment (RRA).

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Refer to applicable fatigue management guidelines to ensure driver alertness while driving or when in proximity of product transportation vehicles.

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Ensure that the driver is medically fit before driving a product transportation vehicle

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Dangerous Goods permits and requirements are essential as per in-county legislation

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Adhere to the Dangerous Goods transportation practices as well as the storage, packaging and handling as per in-country legislation and standards

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Refer to the Process safety, People transportation, High-risk machinery and equipment, Working at heights risk category standards where relevant

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• The driver must be licenced, competent and alert.

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Vehicle must be in a good condition and road worthy.

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Conduct pre-trip inspections before transporting products.

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Safe product handling before, during and after the journey.

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Conduct emergency response as per risk assessment.

  Yes

  No

  N/A

Licensed, Competent & Alert

• Before the trip, the driver must ensure that a journey management plan (incl. a route risk assessment) is done and adhered to during the trip. Evaluate it continuously while traveling through high-risk areas.

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Pre-planning of stops must be done such as rest breaks, stops for deliveries or checking of the tyres and vehicle.

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Take regular breaks during long trips in authorised rest areas as stipulated as per in-country legislation where applicable

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• The driver must be competent, licensed and authorized to drive/operate the applicable vehicle according to the specific in-country legislation and to conduct the necessary activities as required (e.g. a Dangerous Goods Permit for SA). The driver must be trained at an approved institution as per in-country legislation

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Always carry the Transport Emergency Card (that contains emergency and medical information) in the vehicle.

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• The driver must be trained in emergency response system and procedures and be able to implement instructions on the Transport Emergency Card

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• The driver must know the procedures to be followed in the event of stops or an incident.

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Always ensure that the driver is familiar with all the required in-country road traffic laws and legislation for product transportation:<br>• have his/her driver’s licence with them whenever operating a vehicle.<br>• never drive any vehicle whilst under the influence of any intoxicating liquor, drugs or medication.<br>adhere to ALL the rules of the road as per in-country legislation<br>

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Concentrate, be totally focused on the road and not be distracted by e.g. cell phones, active navigation screens, other devices, passengers

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Continuously check all conditions and drive carefully according to current weather, road conditions and other hazards and risks.

  Yes

  No

  N/A

Vehicle in good condition & road worthy

• Statutory inspections as per local authorities is mandatory for all modes of road transport

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Vehicle and trailer carrying dangerous goods must be registered / licensed correctly as per in-country legislation. (e.g. a Dangerous Goods Permit for SA).

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Scheduled inspections and maintenance to be carried out on the vehicles in accordance with in-country standards. It must occur on a regular basis at fixed time intervals.

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Make use of suitably qualified, authorised and competent persons to perform the maintenance on vehicles and trailers.

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Ensure vehicle maintenance/service records are being kept for future reference.

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Adhere to a documented maintenance plan for both statutory as well as preventative maintenance.

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• The parts being replaced must comply with the correct specifications.

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Record and report all failures during the trip and repair them before the vehicle is used again.

  Yes

  No

  N/A

Conduct pre-trip inspection

• Each driver is responsible to conduct a pre-trip inspection before using the transport vehicle. It includes general checks, preliminary checks, pre-loading checks and post-loading checks.

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• The driver must be in possession of the product manifest on the vehicle, including the Transport Emergency Card and Safety Data Sheet of the product.

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• The driver must inspect and ensure all items, systems and various components are operational and in good order, before proceeding on route

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Ensure that the statutory inspections on certain type of trailers are current and up to date, e.g. bursting disks / pressure relieve valves on tankers are in the correct position and operational

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Ensure tankers have a valid certificate of cleanliness before loading products as per requirements

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• On any long-distance trip, the vehicle should be checked during the trip and a defect checklist completed, reported and actioned

  Yes

  No

  N/A

Safe handling of product before, during & after journey.

• Ensure that the drivers or load teams are trained on how to secure loads as well as work at heights

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• The driver must be in possession of the product manifest on the vehicle, including the Transport Emergency Card and Safety Data Sheet of the product

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Packing must be done according to product compatibility chart (characteristic of the products). The material of packaging and the containment construction compatibility must also be suitable as per UN standards

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Ensure proper and secure stacking and packing of product are done. Good packing practices needs to be followed

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Ensure proper strapping of products are done, this includes but is not limited to hooks, railings, nets, straps

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Always apply handbrake, chock blocks when the vehicle is parked for loading or offloading, and as per site requirements. Good practice is to switch off the engine and always keep the ignition keys on person

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• The vehicle must be under constant supervision during the whole journey. Be aware of opening of packages, unloading or decanting prohibitions

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Before the loading / offloading operation, ensure the high-risk area is barricaded off.

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Before the loading / offloading operation, ensure the overhead clearance limits and surrounding obstacles are assessed.

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Before the loading / offloading operation, ensure the site specific inspections are carried out prior to first delivery

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• During the loading / offloading operation remain alert / aware of other moving vehicles / machinery;

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• During the loading / offloading operation be aware of the blind spots, especially for large vehicles (mining vehicles);

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• During the loading / offloading operation make sure the driver and operator are always visible to each other.

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• During the loading / offloading operation use of a spotter for reversing vehicles or where the operator does not have 360-degree view

  Yes

  No

  N/A